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Steven Gerrard says that criticism of the England side after their 1-1 draw against Montenegro was harsh.Getty Images

Sarah Ebner

Last updated at 5:52PM, April 10 2013

Steven Gerrard, the England captain, has admitted that qualification for next
year’s World Cup is by no means assured. The midfielder said the prospect of
non-qualification was daunting but that criticism of the team after their
recent 1-1 draw against Montenegro was unjustified.

“It’s daunting if you fear the challenge,” said Gerrard, speaking about
England’s attempts to reach the finals in Brazil. “If you start worrying and
concern yourself with not qualifying it is daunting, there’s no getting away
from it.

“It is a huge year for the FA, the 150-year anniversary and what they’re doing
for the game and